Benteke could be the next big-name striker on the hit list of Palace as they attempt to beat London rivals West Ham to his signature.

The 25-year-old is likely to start next season behind Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge in the striker pecking order and could also be behind Danny Ings if he returns to full fitness after missing most of the 2015-16 season.

Liverpool signed Benteke for £32.5million last summer and he responded with a creditable 10 goals but was on the fringes of the team for the second half of the season.